Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Catherine McKinnell and James Asser

Monday 4th November 2024 Commons Chamber

[Catherine McKinnell]

High-needs funding will increase by almost £1 billion in 2025-26 compared with 2024-25, bringing the total high-needs funding to £11.9 billion. The funding will help local authorities and schools with the increasing costs of supporting children and young people with special educational needs. On the distribution of funding, the national funding formula will be announced later in November.

[James Asser (West Ham and Beckton) (Lab)]

9. What steps she is taking to help ensure that young people have the necessary skills to gain employment.